Liquefaction:when an earthquake mushes soil into a liquid Aftershock:this is another earthquake that is after another earthquake Tsunami:this is when an earthquake occurs in the ocean causing large waves Base-Isolated Building:a bearing that doesn't damage the building but using the power on the bearing
Outline
How Earthquakes Cause Damage
when earthquakes hit it could cause disasterous damage
these tremendous ground forces can tear down and destroy any building house, poles, gas, and water mains
Local Soil Conditions
when seismic waves hit hard rock to soft soil it puts a lot of force on the soil
the more thick the soil is the more the damage will be
Liquefaction
this action happens when soft soil turns into liquidly mud
as the earthquake gives room this effect makes buildings sink
Aftershocks
this affect strikes after an earthquake is caused
aftershocks are like smalller earthquakes, but aftershocks don't come immediately after an earthquake strike, but it could take like days, weeks, or even months for it to happen
Tsunamis
these massive tital waves happen when the ocean-floor was hit by an earthquake
these waves spread out from the epicenter of the earthquake and go across the water
Making Buidings Safer
injurie and deaths are cause by earthquakes
to lower damage problems new buildings must be more strong and more flexible
Choice of Location
the location of the building is very important because depending on the area is how bad the earthquake is
land such as filled land can shake dangerously
Construction Methods
the way of construcing a build is if it can withstand an earthquake or not
they make a design of a base isolated building with springs at the bottom so the damage won't be critical, but the building will go back and forth
Protecting Yourself During an Earthquake
protecting yourself during an earthquake is very important because you might get hurt by falling objects
the best way to protect yourself is to go under a table and hold the legs or go next to a wall and duck and cover
Table of Contents
2.3 Earthquake Hazards And Safety
Vocabulary
Liquefaction:when an earthquake mushes soil into a liquid
Aftershock:this is another earthquake that is after another earthquake
Tsunami:this is when an earthquake occurs in the ocean causing large waves
Base-Isolated Building:a bearing that doesn't damage the building but using the power on the bearing
Outline
How Earthquakes Cause Damage
- when earthquakes hit it could cause disasterous damage
- these tremendous ground forces can tear down and destroy any building house, poles, gas, and water mains
Local Soil Conditions- when seismic waves hit hard rock to soft soil it puts a lot of force on the soil
- the more thick the soil is the more the damage will be
Liquefaction- this action happens when soft soil turns into liquidly mud
- as the earthquake gives room this effect makes buildings sink
Aftershocks- this affect strikes after an earthquake is caused
- aftershocks are like smalller earthquakes, but aftershocks don't come immediately after an earthquake strike, but it could take like days, weeks, or even months for it to happen
TsunamisMaking Buidings Safer
- injurie and deaths are cause by earthquakes
- to lower damage problems new buildings must be more strong and more flexible
Choice of Location- the location of the building is very important because depending on the area is how bad the earthquake is
- land such as filled land can shake dangerously
Construction MethodsProtecting Yourself During an Earthquake